Legislation

PRINTING United Alliance advances industry priorities through research-driven advocacy, providing expert federal and state representation on behalf of the printing industry, its companies, workforce, and customers. The Alliance government affairs team tracks, monitors, and influences public policy and federal and state legislation that impacts the printing industry. Our pro-print legislative agenda supports policies that encourage industry growth and innovation, while at the same time combatting policies that would be detrimental to the industry’s overall success.
Stephanie Buka Government Affairs Manager
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Stephanie Buka is the Government Affairs Manager for PRINTING United Alliance. In this role, she supports Ford Bowers, CEO, the Government Affairs team, and coordinates efforts with contracted lobbying firm, ACG Advocacy. Buka is the chief editor of the Industry Advocate newsletter. She is responsible for advocacy campaigns, policy analysis, strategy development and team leadership, all aimed at promoting the Alliance's legislative agenda. She is also responsible for the administration of the Alliance's political action committee, PrintPAC.

Prior to joining the Alliance, Buka served as a senior legislative researcher, and later as a constituent services coordinator, for the 15-member legislative body representing 1.3 million residents of Allegheny County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In addition to drafting legislation and addressing constituent concerns, Buka cultivated strong relationships with appointed and elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels of government.

Buka holds a master’s degree in Public Policy and Management from the University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA). She also earned a master's degree in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, along with a Certificate in Forensic Science and Law from Duquesne University.
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Legislative Updates

The Alliance provides expert federal representation through ACG Advocacy, a bipartisan advocacy firm with extensive Congressional and Executive branch experience in shaping legislative and policy initiatives. Our experienced Government Affairs team works to influence both federal and state legislation impacting the industry. Stay informed of legislative, political, and regulatory news and updates at the federal and state levels of government.

Legislative Activities

The Alliance Submits Recommendations on Printing Industry NAICS Codes

February 18, 2025 - PRINTING United Alliance submitted recommendations to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which oversees the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), on updating the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes for the printing industry. 

The Value of Membership: Government Affairs

Learn how the PRINTING United Alliance Government Affairs team fosters a policy and business environment where the printing industry ecosystem thrives.    

Facility Tour Guide

The Alliance encourages its member companies to open the doors of their printing facilities to lawmakers to highlight first-hand the challenges and opportunities facing our industry. This comprehensive guide provides tips and tools to host federal, state, and local lawmakers. 

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Coalition Efforts

The Alliance uses a strength in numbers approach to achieve its advocacy goals. Learn more about who we partner with and our coalition efforts to seek legislative solutions that will ensure print’s economic, environmental, and societal benefits can flourish.

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